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Iran: Optimism Over AML Legislation Before FATF Deadline

EghtesadOnline: Despite the opposition of some factions about the country falling in line with standards set by the Financial Action Task Force, optimism abounds among moderate lawmakers and pundits that the willingness of top officials to approve the measures would serve the Islamic Republic's interest.
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Publish Date:11/September/2018 | 06:27

FATF Back on Iran Parliament's Agenda

EghtesadOnline: As Iran's October deadline to complete the Action Plan set forth by the Financial Action Task Force draws near, lawmakers are renewing efforts to pass the related bills sent by the government months ago.
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Publish Date:10/September/2018 | 05:23

Iran Chamber of Commerce Urges FATF Compliance

EghtesadOnline: Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, the country's largest private sector group, has emphasized the necessity of Iran joining the inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force.
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Publish Date:20/August/2018 | 04:34

Iran's Guardian Council Approves CFT Law Revisions

EghtesadOnline: Iran's Guardians Council has approved the government bill ratified by the parliament earlier this year, which amends Iran's Combating Financing of Terrorism Law to make it compatible with standards set by the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF ).
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Publish Date:12/August/2018 | 05:19

FATF Gives Iran Action Plan Four More Months

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force decided once again to suspend its counter-measures against Iran and provide relief to the administration of President Hassan Rouhani, which has been strenuously working to enhance anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism measures in the face of opposition from hardline groups.
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Publish Date:01/July/2018 | 06:53

Continued Action to Improve Iran's Situation With FATF

EghtesadOnline: Following the Financial Action Task Force’s latest decision, Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance issued a statement declaring that while it expected better results, the country will continue to take action to improve the situation.
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Publish Date:26/February/2018 | 05:27

FATF Continues Suspension of Countermeasures Against Iran

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force has recognized measures taken by Iran in line with addressing its deficiencies and has decided to continue the suspension of active countermeasures until its next meeting.
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Publish Date:24/February/2018 | 06:34

Iranian MPs Weigh FATF ’s Impending Decision

EghtesadOnline: As the 700 delegates from 203 jurisdictions of the Financial Action Task Force Global Network are discussing issues surrounding the security of the global financial system, all eyes are on the Paris meeting awaiting the final decision of the global anti-money laundering group on Iran that has yet to exit the blacklist of the intergovernmental body.
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Publish Date:21/February/2018 | 13:03

Iran Accelerating Reforms Ahead of FATF Deadline

EghtesadOnline: Determined to permanently exit the blacklist of Financial Action Task Force, Iran has accelerated the pace of reforms to implement the action plan recommended by the international group that monitors money laundering worldwide.
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Publish Date:28/January/2018 | 06:59

Iran Urged to Meet FATF ’s Jan. 2018 Deadline

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force has updated its document on engagement with Iran and urged the country to fulfill its commitments by its deadline of Jan. 31, 2018, and has also renewed its recommendation to other nations in dealing with Iran.
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Publish Date:06/November/2017 | 06:17

Int’l Prospects Improve After FATF Verdict

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force’s latest verdict regarding Iran, based on which active countermeasures were suspended again, has “opened up some space” for major international companies to start working with Iran once more, the minister of communications and information technology said.
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Publish Date:12/July/2017 | 07:49

Envoy: FATF decision ensures expansion of Iran banking ties

EghtesadOnline: Iran’s envoy to Britain said the decision by the international anti money-laundering body on continuing suspension of punitive measures against Iran, will clear the way for reestablishing of Tehran’s global financial ties, as one of the main goals of the nuclear deal.
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Publish Date:24/June/2017 | 10:55

FATF Extends Suspension of Iran Restrictions

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force has decided to continue the suspension of counter-measures against Iran, “in light of Iran’s demonstration of its political commitment and the relevant steps it has taken in line with its Action Plan.”
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Publish Date:24/June/2017 | 05:30

Anticipation Grows for Iran Ahead of FATF Session

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force–the global body that monitors money laundering worldwide–will have Iran on top of its mind when it convenes for its forthcoming plenary and working group meetings on June 18, the Central Bank of Iran's director for international affairs announced.
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Publish Date:11/June/2017 | 06:36

Iran Expects FATF Clearance in June

EghtesadOnline: What Iran has done so far to conform to international standards concerning anti-money-laundering and combating terrorism financing initiatives will be sufficient for the Financial Action Task Force to permanently terminate all countermeasures against the country, said a deputy economy minister.
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Publish Date:17/May/2017 | 09:02

Seif: Iran's FATF Membership by May

EghtesadOnline: The governor of the Central Bank of Iran believes that the country will be able to meet the conditions needed to become a full-time member of the Financial Action Task Force when the organization takes up Iran's case in May.
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Publish Date:11/March/2017 | 13:13

Lawmaker Says FATF 's Iran Stance Unacceptable

EghtesadOnline: A senior lawmaker has criticized the latest public statement issued by the Financial Action Task Force concerning Iran, saying it would be "unacceptable" for the country to stay on the organization's blacklist.
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Publish Date:04/March/2017 | 15:51

Tayyebnia Presses for FATF Compliance

EghtesadOnline: Economy Minister Ali Tayyebnia said to avoid the blacklist of the Financial Action Task Force, Iran must fulfill the organization's requirements or else the country will not be able to regain its positive status it enjoyed in the past.
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Publish Date:28/September/2016 | 13:32

Shamkhani: Supreme Leader should put seal of approval on implementation of FATF

EghtesadOnline: Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said on Wednesday that the SNSC has reached consensus to implement the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF ) but this should be approved by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Publish Date:15/September/2016 | 11:22